Vegetarian Zucchini and Eggplant Lasagna

Try using zucchini and Japanese eggplant to replace the noodles in this healthy and gluten-free recipe for vegetarian zucchini and eggplant lasagna.

Prep Time20minutes

Cook Time30minutes

Total Time50minutes

Servings 6servings

Ingredients

2tbspolive oil

4medium zucchinis, sliced lengthwise in 1/4" slices

3Japanese eggplants, sliced lengthwise in 1/4" slices

1/2tspsalt

2 1/4cupsmarinara sauce

1/2cupricotta cheese

1/3cupgrated mozzarella cheese

1tbspthinly sliced fresh basil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425F. Toss zucchini and eggplant with olive oil, and salt. Arrange on two baking sheets, roast in the top and bottom thirds of the oven for 10 minutes switching sheets halfway through. Let cool until safe to handle.

Spread 1/4 cup marinara sauce on the bottom of an 8x8" baking dish. Top with 4 slices of eggplant, followed by 1/4 cup of marinara sauce, dot with ricotta cheese, layer 4 zucchini slices crosswise on top of eggplant, top with 1/4 cup marinara sauce and dot with ricotta cheese. Repeat with remaining layers, finishing with zucchini, 1/4 cup marinara sauce and 1/3 cup grated mozzarella cheese.

Roast in the oven for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Allow to cool for 10 minutes, sprinkle with fresh basil and cut into 6 slices.